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I have had Non-Hodgkins's Lymphoma for six years and have relapsed three times during this time. Gemzar was started in April, 2008 to treat the recurring NHL which was very aggressive. I have had three CAT Scans during this time and the NHL has significantly impproved. I have had low blood counts though during all these months and treatment. I have fatigue which bothers me the most, probably because of my low blood counts. I have another CT Scan scheduled tomorrow - 11/12/08 and hope I am in remission again and can stop the chemo. I also get Retuxan once a month along with the Gemzar Published: November 12, 2008 ::
fabulous results with tumors Serious lung an kidney sideeffects Published: September 07, 2008 ::
Ihave only had 3 treatments, the first caused pneomonia,resperatory failure, 4 week coma.the next 2 caused shortness of breath,103 temp and chills. My oncolgist thinks this is unrelated.Any help would be great Published: March 23, 2009 ::
Developed Aplastic Anemia, drug has 90% kill rate for tumors and it works! Procrit helps with severe fatigue, weight loss and low blood count. Vision is always fuzzy and off. serious lung issues, easily catch pneumonia.light exercise and deep breathing helps. Always floss and brush ur teeth, hard on ur enamel. No dental work during trmt. Eat well. Published: March 09, 2009 ::
The GemZar and Carbo are producing dramatic reduction results. The breast cancer had spread to my liver. Published: May 27, 2009 ::
I feel great...lost much hair, little nausea, but it is a small price to pay for the drug that I bekieive is keeping me alive. I have been getting temporary severe body itch one day after GEMZAR or the anti nausea med....anyone else with this reaction please e mail me CAPT6862@AOL.COM Published: April 09, 2009 ::
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I am a recovering patient who experienced sporadic nausea, vomiting and lethargy while on gemzar (from Sep 03 - Feb 04). Published: April 30, 2008 ::